Question regarding train disruptions on the Armadale and Thornlie rail lines on 11 March 2015, including the timing, technical issues, resumption of services, and number of affected services. The answer provides specific details about the incident.

AnsweredQoN 2882Legislative Council
Asked
17 March 2015
Portfolio
Transport

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I refer to the train disruptions to the Armadale and Thornlie rail lines on 11 March 2015, and I ask: (a) what time did the delays first occur; (b) what were the technical issues responsible; (c) when did services resume; and (d) how many services were affected?

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Answered
5 May 2015
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
49 days
(a) 7.21am.
(b) A short circuit problem occurred which affected the points and signalling on both the Armadale and Thornlie lines.
(c) 7.40am.
(d) 16 services were delayed.

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